Get
back into the swing of things as Donkey Kong goes
vertical. by
Cole Smith

May
16, 2006 - It's
on - like Donkey Kong.

Now
there's a catchphrase that I don't want hear too often,
if ever again. But Donkey Kong is back in the swing
of things with this upcoming offering from Nintendo
with developers Paon back on board. If you think you've
already head the title that's because it was originally
released on the GBA in the Fall of 05. There will
be plenty of new content for this DS version as it
uses the dual screen for more expansive environments.

King
K. Rool is up to no good again, and it's up to Donkey
Kong to swing into action. Using the same simple control
scheme that made the DK: King of Swing Game BoyAdvance
SP game so accessible and fun to play, players of
all skill levels can swing and climb to new heights
made possible by the dual screens of Nintendo DS.

Not
only does Adventure mode feature Diddy Kong as a secondary
character, but players can look forward to new moves,
new items and a bunch of mini-games sure to make them
go bananas. Not only that, but fun tutorials that
ease new players into the game also can be accessed
as mini-game challenges.

Players
that are in the mood to rumble can take on up to three
pals in fun multi-player challenges using DS Download
Play and the DS Local Area Network. They can pick
from Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, Dixie Kong or Funky
Kong, and let the monkey business begin. It's more
fun than a barrel of cheap puns.

By
Cole SmithCCC
Senior Writer

Rating
out of 5

DK
King Of Swing DS (DS)

NA

Graphics
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NA

Control
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NA

Music
/ Sound FX / Voice Acting
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NA

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Value
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NA

Overall
Rating -
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for a final score breakdown.